Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines | Julia Hofer | Rutger Gunnarsson, Mike Watson | Thomann

[@Hunter-vl6ft]

Who else wants to see her cover ALL of ABBAs songs! Julia does a fantastic job!

[@ziblot1235]

I never realized Abba had such Monster bass parts. Theey really had strong bass parts that were the foundation of the melodys

[@austinshoupe3003]

The best melodies often have a counter melody in the bass. The common practice period composers had that figured out.

[@purolanpastori]

thats why they are so good in the club!

[@HouseholdDog]

Also found that a lot of Cyndi Lauper songs have some cool lines two. Mind you I recently got into bass playing. So I hear the bass everywhere.

[@theothertonydutch]

Next level stuff. I've started listening to Chai because of the bass riffs. Yuuki is a bass-ace.

[@sadsismint]

for real, after i saw this video it gave me a whoooole new appreciation for the band!

[@excaliburhead]

That intro to Gimme Gimme is just so inventive. Hats off to Rutger Gunnarsson. Wow.

[@64offsuiter]

When you bring bass to the front, it shows how much it drives songs and how unnoticed it goes. Thinking of getting a bass for the first time at age 42.

[@tompoynton]

I’m a year older and recently did the same

[@moefugger]

I always wanted a bass , and i was 45 when i got my first one. Go get one Adrian , you only live once !

[@kenhoughton2594]

Do it! I picked up bass at 45 and it was one of the best things I ever did (I am 58 now).

[@hansgeorgkerschbaumer3641]

Probably Mark King from Level 42 would be a perfect match, try out "43" from Level 42, there are great Slap Bass Introductions.

[@colourmeabix8370]

I started at 42 too. It’s a good age!

[@joakim1600]

Rutger Gunnarsson is one of the most underrated bassplayers ever!

[@RayEttler]

yes so true! underrated bass player sells millions of albums

[@patricksmith4424]

One of the forgotten facts about Abba is that they were a 7 piece band. Just watch a KZbin gig of theirs in Japan, it was the 5 guys and the 2 girls but they were very much a band. Rutger put so much into their fantastic sound. He was a trained musician, so would have kept them on track. George Martin played a similar role with the beatles. I have heard the individual members of ABBA play huge tribute to the backroom boys, but for image and commercial reasons they probably could not have been included in the band.

[@toby9999]

@@RayEttler How many albums did Rutger Gunnarsson sell? Your comment was kind of silly.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@toby9999 He played bass in one of the most successful bands, ever. Obviously he contributed to their success.

[@stephenrenshall8408]

@@toby9999 Nowhere near as silly as yours Toby. You obviously know nothing about how a song is produced. None of the Motown artists would have a record without James Jamerson playing bass on their records. You obviously listen with your eyes.

[@AnthonyBradshaw-z6l]

Most people wouldn't know Rutger gunnarsson but he made ABBA songs tick he was actually one of the great bass players thanks Julia

[@fredhuybens2783]

Finally the instrumentalists in ABBA get the the recognition they deserve thanks to video's like this. ABBA songs are such a perfect machinery. Everythings falls into place.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Rutgar Gunnarsun was one of the best bass players ever. He and John Deacon of Queen are two of the greatest understated bassmen in the history of the instrument!

[@DrRock2009]

Mamma Mia and SOS are my favourites 👍

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

@@DrRock2009 I like them all. The Voulez Vous to The Visitors era being the best!

[@DrRock2009]

@@KRAZEEIZATION and I prefer Ring Ring to Arrival 🤷‍♂️

[@nillejoslin]

@@DrRock2009 Mike Watson played bass on both of them.

[@dragonmac1234]

I would add Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath to that list.

[@WildSide_Est2024]

Voulez Vouz has an absolute monster of a bassline

[@rogercageot-prod]

a sort of remake of Gimme Gimme Gimme, but faster

[@xyildiz]

Julia's bass face always melts me 💛

[@PunkRockGardener]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@mployee]

@@PunkRockGardener So was I. 🥸

[@TenorReacts]

I absolutely love Gimme’s bass. Can’t explain it but sends me to “that place!”

[@saabnico]

It feels like maiden somehow.

[@Kylora2112]

@@saabnico Power metal is just heavy disco.

[@nicholasforbes1206]

@@Kylora2112 😂 Genius

[@AshleyPomeroy]

I've always liked the way the chords change in a slightly unexpected place during the orchestral bit.

[@DudemanSwede]

Ahhh, seldom that I hear bass players that can imitate Rutger's sound. LOVELY! Respect from a ABBA-loving Swede

[@karmicselling4252]

Julia your playing is sensational. Rutger was one of the greatest Bass players in the history of music. Bjorn and Benny knew exactly what they were doing having Rutger on ABBAs recordings. Rutger literally makes the Bass sing - like an extra vocalist! Much love from the Land Down Under, a country somewhat familiar to the great ABBA.

[@СергейЛебедев-ь3э]

Спасибо🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕 Привет из Улан-Удэ, Сибири🙏💕

[@unclenuckle]

Hi, my name is Arnold Paseiro and I just came across your post. I live in Miami and was part of a group named Foxy. We also did studio sessions for an array of artists that lived here or were in town to record. Abba came to town and we were called on to do the session for Voulez-Vous. I played bass on the track and Joe Galdo played drums, Ish Ledesma on guitar. We were a recording group during that time so we were used to playing together. Abba came in with the structure of the song and we put in our parts on the fly. It didn’t take long to establish a groove and we recorded it fairly quickly. Enjoyed your page.✌🏼

[@kennethgreen2829]

Hi Arnold, Is that Foxy as it "Get Off" by any chance?

[@unclenuckle]

@@kennethgreen2829 yes, the same Foxy.

[@kennethgreen2829]

@@unclenuckle Damn, so cool and thanks for replying. In the late 70's I was a (very) young Night Club DJ and Get Off was really popular. Great memorys of that song packing out the dance floor night after night.

[@unclenuckle]

@@kennethgreen2829 yeah it was a fun time, a lot more opportunities for musicians.

[@nentihaiudittu]

I love how bass guitar is the perfect bridge between drums and guitar, sometimes more melodic and at times completely driving the rhythm.

[@winstongotsole]

Well said!

[@sina-drums]

I love this!!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thank you Sina! :-) // Cheers, Julia

[@musicman5532]

Hey Sina.. Hows it going? What do you think of young Beckett ( colt clark and the quarantine kids) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIDVdmWQmtykd6c Nice of Ludwig to send him a new drum kit for Xmas.

[@nicholasforbes1206]

Sina and Julia collab!!! Pleeeaase!!

[@angrylamo]

Rythm section gang

[@thebarf9235]

How about an ABBA cover, Sina???!

[@matt8863]

Wow..This gives me the chills...45 yrs later and I've never grasped, or was truly even conscious of, the genius bass lines driving their music. Thank you, Julia, for using your wonderful talent to bring this to us.

[@tullfan2560]

I agree - they're so perfect, you don't notice how good they are buried in amongst all the other great instruments.

[@curtismapman]

I've never seen anyone cover these complex bass lines with such feel and accuracy. Rutger would give you a big hug if he were here. I am in awe...

[@Bitsforboats]

Wonderful! Another bass player that understands that bass underpins the GROOVE of a song, NOT the sound. Absolutely fantastic tone!

[@petersack5074]

As an old hippie, from 70;s era ;; '' Groovy, man ! ""

[@guanoApe]

Its the era that bass is the sound of the song. Its all they got. The era and sound that puts the bass on the map. Besides the 90s

[@youtubeequalbuttoutput]

the groove is still a part of the sound

[@Collwila]

At last, somebody super appreciates the true genius of the ABBA bass players. Thankyou

[@NESherv]

Other ABBA songs that have amazing bass lines: “The Winner Takes It All”, “One of Us”, and “Lay All Your Love on Me”.

[@DarkHound9999]

Listen to bass in "When I kissed the teacher" 👌👌👌

[@southsideman4891]

The 70's seemed to really understand what a good bass track meant and showcased bass players. MAN I GET INFURIATED SEEING WHAT HAS BECOME OF MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cenergen]

Please listen to "if it wasnt for the nights". =)

[@jojop4746]

Andante Andante for me has most lovely base

[@malepartd]

I can only say one thing Julia. Wow. As an old new bassist (I'll turn 60 and I've been playing bass for 3 or 4 years), you're really a great source of inspiration. Wish I had 1/4 of your talent. Thanks!

[@JustAWriter12]

best part of this comment is "I'll turn 60 and I've been playing bass for 3 or 4 years". this is really inspiring for me. thanks man

[@yvonnemartin8134]

I’m an old bassist too! Been learning for a year or so (I’m 51). It took me a lot of years to find my instrument, bass is the best! I hope to be able to play bass lines like this one day.

[@JustAWriter12]

@@yvonnemartin8134 I'm 40 and just started to get addicted to bass. Will buy soon and hopefully, I could learn even the basics 🤘

[@svengarber7962]

ABBA sound so easy and is so complex and difficult to play. Thank you for the music, Julia!

[@phipschi4255]

mammia mia is the only song i can play, the rest its just way to funky xd

[@mikosoft]

I never considered ABBA songs to be very difficult until we decided to cover Mamma Mia and Gimme with our band. Suddenly we had to pick out all the little details and complexities and actually play them. Turned out it wasn't so easy after all but we had a blast and Mamma Mia is still a favourite of both us and every dancefloor we played it for.

[@halfnowhalflater3131]

I'm 68 and a non-musician music lover. Today I have just learned what bass line is. I have improved my knowledge base because of you. My knowledge baseline has now shifted up. Thank you for your video!😘

[@toby9999]

I'm also a non-musician and an ABBA fan. It continues to blow my mind how people can play these instruments. It's completely beyond me. I tried to learn way back when I was young but it was completely hopeless :)

[@andrasszabo1570]

@@toby9999 No one is hopeless. That's just the starting point for most of us. I was one for a year, too. Until I broke through and got the feel of the instrument. It's only a matter of practice!

[@Mike990920]

While I am a lifelong fan of ABBA music, I’ve never really paid particular attention to the bass lines. I am impressed as hell at your ability to replicate the bass work

[@mikeg9b]

I really like the Dancing Queen bass line. The expectation is for the bass to play the root of the chord, so the non-root notes are the ones that make the line interesting and surprising.

[@GVike]

... and then there's "Knowing Me Knowing You" where Rutger really leaves root notes behind, particularly in the verses.

[@aopoczko]

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and Voulez-Vous are completely off the charts, but never seen them included in any "hard bass lines" ever. Amazing!

[@runealnervik]

Amazing post, and amazing playing! 🙌🔥😀 For the gear nerds: Rutger Gunnarsson used a Hagström Super Swede Bass for some years (he was involved in the design). 364 of these instruments were made before Hagström went bankrupt around 1983. Nowadays you can buy a reissue of this bass guitar, made in China. I am fortunate to have one vintage and one new, but pity I don't play as well as Rutger did; may he RIP 🎸🎵🧡

[@MrTeijo]

Rutgers Super Swede is in the ABBA museum in Stockholm. That is one sweet looking bass indeed.

[@runealnervik]

@@MrTeijo Cool indeed. I better visit the ABBA museum, when the time is right!

[@MrTeijo]

Absolutely worth a visit that place, I was there just before covid.

[@maxmaxgustavsson]

Bor du långt ifrån Gbg?😅

[@runealnervik]

@@maxmaxgustavsson cirka 190 km

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Your smirks, smiles, grins perfectly illustrate what you are feeling as you play. Your playing just puts a smile on my face and that's very important these days. Thanks for the video.

[@prinzausmimunda]

could have been my words as well 🤣

[@nillejoslin]

It's called ABBA joy! :-)

[@danirebollo]

This is how a genuine bass face should be

[@nuggers23]

Same here ❤️

[@dominikkarkowski]

I’m your 99th like

[@saxyjones]

What a great musician this young Lady is. Spot on.

[@merliphlan2]

Amazing ! Never paid attention so much on ABBA's Bass line, and it was an horrible mistake ! That's awesome ! Thanks a lot for this video !!

[@christopherweise438]

Kilou - Same here. There's alot more going on than i first realized.

[@MartinKrijgsmanMusic]

'One of us' is missing in this top 5. That one is so groovy and not one measure is played twice!

[@MrBlaffar]

Same for me but these lines are really great

[@jvomkrieg]

I think "gimme gimme gimme" in particular is one of the great bass hooks in pop music history, and it never ends up on creators lists when they do "great bass hook' videos. I mean, its one line that had 2 hit songs with it, as Madonna ripped it off wholesale as well.

[@johanlebacq1998]

Same here!

[@rbeigh4761]

Rutger Gunnarsson forever! If you listen to the ABBA catalogue, his genius becomes more evident. Oh, and your bass work is awesome!

[@curyllo]

At last! No glitter, no glam, no sexi outfit - just great talent, great competence and knowledge of music! Thank you so much for this video!

[@214EVR]

Those chord changes in Dancing Queen are so underrated. Just awesome. And you’re a fantastic player! 🔥

[@RayEttler]

always happy to learn about underrated things on yt!

[@MaxCarponera]

So pleased more people notices Dancing Queen chord changes and progression. They are a truly matter of study.

[@akavictorjorge]

Totaly agree, what a progression !

[@RichGee]

WOW - I never really heard the complex changes in Abba's music! My wife is from Germany - she has ALL the ABBA albums from the 70's. She is going to love seeing your bass take on each one. Thank you!!👍

[@goldilocks913]

Same here! Although my musical ability is low, l find these videos and those of Rick Beato really helpful to give more appreciation to those who DO have talent!👍

[@tommareda4635]

Dancing queen's bassilne is the definition of groove and feel.

[@MrMindmist]

The greatest bass lines of all time :) he is the most underrated bass player in rock n roll history. Rest in peace and arise Sir Rutger :) x

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

You killed it on Waterloo! What a kickass bass line that song has! Thanks for sharing your information and TALENT!

[@sw6188]

I grew up with AᗺBA in the 70s and 80s and their music was way ahead of its time. So far ahead that even today it's still as relevant and modern as it was back then. The songs are complex and intricate. I'm just amazed at your renditions of the bass lines, absolutely 100 %. Thank you and greetings from New Zealand.

[@bass-tones]

I often cite Abba bass lines as an inspiration, and people tend to look at me funny. But these lines speak for themselves… Fantastic covers by the way - you nail even the minute details and it sounds incredible. Hope I can play these this well one day.

[@BankWarschau]

the thing is, that I never was a big fan of ABBA, but seing and hearing these bass lines, ... how groovy is that! Danke Julia!!!

[@brotherdave]

That Voulez-Vous bassline gave me chills. Wow.

[@sam04019491]

The bass is the best part of any song. It’s the driving force that gives the song its primordial life force. It is the structural skeleton that the rest of song is built around.

[@Ytterdahls]

It depends on what kind of music it is of course. Prince had several hits with no bassline. Kiss and When Doves Cry are both examples of songs with absolutely no bass guitar. It is to be said though, that he always wrote songs with bass guitar. He just removed it afterwards if he thought it sounded better without it. That's the nice thing about multitrack recording. Involving a bass in the song writing process, makes the musicians play differently. So the bass had a role in how they were composed, even though it was removed afterwards. Leading your statement to be true, even in the examples I provided. They were a driving force for how it was composed, but removed later.

[@sam04019491]

@@Ytterdahls Excellent insight and analysis. I deleted my previous reply, as it was obnoxious (I must have been drunk or something). Your thoughts on the bass driving the song, by influencing the other band members, yet ultimately not necessarily being required is quite unique, as was Prince. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@duatomat]

Rutger Gunnarsson is absolutely awsome! my all time favorite would be the bassline on the song "One of Us"

[@jimreed2138]

That song is so sad

[@drkskwlkr]

No matter what my mood is, Julia's face while playing always brings a smile on my face. Thank you, talented lady!

[@VascoDaGamaOtRupcha]

Wow, I never realized , how important that bass is. It's like the soul of the song!

É sim cara, impressionante como sem ele fica sem graça de ouvir.

[@geozvidz]

Always love when the bass gets the respect it deserves. Add to that, you are absolutely crushing the grooves on these tunes! Looking forward to more and thanks for paying respect to the genius that was this band! Cheers! 🎸

[@porschiste911]

Alrite.

[@dragonbillylee4781]

I've been playing bass for 30 years, and I'm now getting into ABBAs baselines. They are amazing, and Julia plays them perfectly. Great bass player! I've watched this video multiple times in amazement.

[@hunkydory419]

Great playing as always, Julia. I grew up with ABBA and always loved their arrangements and melodies. Say what you want about disco, but, you can't deny the awesome bass lines and rhythmic phrasings.

[@herrbonk3635]

There is great "disco" and also really boring, just like with almost every other (perceived) music category.

[@mijaatin]

Finally, long awaited Abba bass lines! Very cool! 👍

[@vidyasagarhariharan5774]

Gimme Gimme is such an amazing bass line. Thanks for reviving this as well as other classics.

[@lipithapliyal]

This video has changed the way I listen to Abba songs❤️😍😍

[@gregorygant4242]

OMG , my favorite bass covers from you , it's from ABBA ! I grew up on ABBA as a kid in the late 70's in Australia . I was maddly in love with Agnetha. She was my angel ! I live in Europe now. Now I'm 48 years old , still in love with her !! My favorite of your bass covers? Well, it's got to be Knowing Me , Knowing You . Brings back so many memories from my childhood years. Byyyyyyyyyyye !!

[@harrypalmer7169]

ABBA's music is still loved around the world and righty so. They gave us Dancing Queen the best pop record ever produced.

[@liammusik]

Unglaublich, wie anspruchsvoll der Bass bei ABBA ist. 🎸👍 Ich dachte auch Mal: " ach ich spiele Mal schnell einen ABBA Song mit. Aber nein, da ist erstmal üben angesagt. 😀

[@vivblake6308]

As a drummer I always appreciated the superb bass playing on ABBAs tracks, but thanks for showcasing them in such a great way. 👍🎸

[@christine3043]

This drummer agrees with you. :)

[@jeffburnham6611]

Gimme, Gimme. Gimme has such a strong and easily recognized bass line. ABBA had many songs with great bass lines, these 5 only scratch the surface.

[@christianheidenreich3673]

The basslines are an immens important part of that unique ABBA sound. Also the drums. They don't peak out but make a fine melange.

[@LiamHagan]

So glad to see people talking about these amazing basslines! They're so rich in their rhythm and complexity

[@javierparrilla-guitarmusic3671]

Omg!! I really love your groove!!! You are an amazing Bass Player!!! 🎸God Bless you!!

[@GnuSCello]

Amazing timing!

[@MrJasonodonnell]

Nice to hear huh, playing with the ears and not the eyes.

[@ksenobite]

How dare you - I should be in skjuul!!

[@HeltonMoraes]

Agreed!

[@pocemonspivom]

I hope this was a joke?

[@АлександрТаран-р9р]

Сразу лайк и подписка. с таким удовольствием играет, прям заряжает.

[@NiechoBGCSL]

I was born in the 70's, grew up listening to LP's of ABBA as a kid. Always loved ABBA! Learning Bass and came across this. Seriously, Julia is one of my absolute favourite bassists, and she could play "Hot Cross Buns", and I'd still listen and try to learn from her. ABBA's bass line on "Voulez-Vous" is a beast! LOVE IT!

[@stereoroid]

For me, "One Of Us" is masterful - Rutger taking to fretless like the proverbial duck to water. I think it was influential in the rise of fretless players in that period, particularly in the UK.

[@maxmaxgustavsson]

One of us is not a fretless recording

[@ImaginaryEvil]

@@maxmaxgustavsson agreed. It was recorded on a fretted Hagstrom Super Swede, which Rutger had a hand in designing

[@geddyleesdaman]

Yes it wasnt played on a fretless. However i always felt it had a Jaco Pastorius sort of flavour to it.

[@ImaginaryEvil]

@@geddyleesdaman yes I can hear that Jaco vibe

[@javierduhart336]

@@maxmaxgustavsson kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyZlKedZcZ8fas

[@Unison_Detune]

Fantastic spotlight on ABBA’s amazing bass lines. They are set back in the mix and you did a great job of bringing them to the front. Great chops!

[@NowhereMan7]

ABBA arent a band that mix their bass parts in the back of their mixes. They were a Disco band primarily. Bass is probably the most important instrument. I guess if you arent listening on proper headphones or through proper speakers the bass is hard to hear as with all music.

[@Ithumpify]

Never realized how funky ABBA bass lines were. Back then I didn't pay much attention to them because they were so pop.

[@portman8909]

They are quite muted in the official tracks. Thanks to audacity we can easily crank up these frequencies.

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Rutger Gunnarsson is an absolute legend. Love your playing. I have so much trouble with the timing on my right hand for Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. You make it look effortless.

[@paniofvetfac1987]

40 + years later we still find new and finer details of these songs to appreciate. Love this video !!

[@NowhereMan7]

What do you mean? It wasn't only after 40 years before people appreciated these basslines. They were appreciated as soon as these songs came out. You make it sound like shes just discovered these unknown parts of the songs and 40 years later other people will discover more unknown parts.

[@paniofvetfac1987]

@@NowhereMan7 don't get me wrong. I know they were appreciated as soon as the songs came out. What I meant was sometimes we miss some details the first time we hear a song..they become more and more noticeable when we hear them again and again.Sometimes someone with good knowledge and a good ear can point out even finer stuff hidden in a song that we ( ok it's me) wouldn't even give a second thought.Even 40 years later.I could be wrong though.. but that's just how things happen to me. Or these kind of videos will become redundant. But they are not !!

[@DJKhrome]

Julia, you had me when you played my all time favorite ABBA song, “Knowing Me, Knowing You”! One of the most underrated ABBA hits of all time!!

[@limitedignition]

Respect Julia, well done. The bass part still is very much underrated in most songs, and should be highlighted more like you did in this video. Your skills are awesome and the Abba songs were a great choice here.

[@DAnna-hy2sf]

I have been listening to ABBA for 40 years but never before thought about the bass. But after watching this video, I absolutely love these bass lines♥. And now I also want to play bass. What a star you are! 😊🎶

[@lanehacker5833]

45y for me, and agreed !!

[@SafezoneExpert]

A very impressive display of the quality of ABBA's music. At first my favorite was the bass line from "Waterloo" but in the end they are all beautiful in the same way. Very confidently presented and played. A real treat - thank you!

[@1DShoe]

Killer playing!!! Also, love how you pointed out that they SOUND simple, but they definitely take skill to play.

[@entropede]

I've always loved ABBA basslines, but coming from you they sound even more groovy! Julia, du rockst!

[@wilhelmhagberg8854]

Thank you ! So much fun to "see" the Abba bass lines in all their glory, and you are a brilliant player!

[@mkhud50n]

ABBA has a lot of tasty bass parts in their songs. 🎸

[@byteborg]

I never heard ABBA this way, in an analytic fashion. Your playing is in the pocket, as it is on the originals, and the bass lines are all brilliantly composed in their own nuanced styles.. Well done, and thanks for showing/explaining ;)

[@tychobra1]

Julia is great!

[@steveabplanalp1657]

Such catchy bass lines and shows how much the bass influences the sound and feel of a song. Great playing too!

[@jawaela]

ABBA fan for 15 years❤ I love this! Gimme gimme bass line gives me goosebumps

[@salvadorl354]

Most excellent. Thank you.

[@AlexeyPismenskiy]

Amazing bass lines. I grew up with Abba songs, and never payed attention until today. Mr. Gunnarson is a true legend

[@graphicmaterial5947]

"One of us" and "Lay all your love on me" are two of my favorite bass lines! Try them, you will be smiling..

[@TheMaxC72]

Agree, I also love "Lay all your love on me" bass line!

[@raybrewster6722]

In awe of your skill

[@80sGuy.]

Absolutely decadent. I've been playing this on a loop. Such a joy to listened to your playing of these glorious ABBA tunes.

[@Sofia_just_muzicoved]

Oh, one of my favourite ABBA songs and basslines is One Of Us. The bass part often uses not only the root notes and it makes unusual invertions of the chords. Subscribed :-)

[@s.anderson823]

Knowing Me Knowing You is my favorite song ever, and you just made it more so showing the bass line for that song. Woah. +1 for your amazing chops, lady.

[@garideb]

Julia - I think that's the best tone I've ever heard you get in any of these videos. 24 karat gold.... EPIC!!! That bass with those flats together with your technique is killer.

[@emmanuelcamilorojasrodrigu3405]

Yes!!! I need a tutorial for that tone!

[@LeifPalmin]

"Knowing Me, Knowing You" was the coolest one. Thank you! Bass Goddiess! Have a fantastic weekend!

[@josephromano7867]

I love the way you play!!!!

[@MrJapanApan]

This video really highlights everything that ABBA stands for. Something that seems simple but actually is really technical. Grooving with a smile on your face.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Abba is brilliant... Im a 39 year old straight American male and love Abba.

[@MrJapanApan]

@@BobbyGeneric145 Im a 39 year old male from Sweden and i love Abba too. They are awesome. But i have to say i find it sad that we have to clarify that we are straight.

[@TheCNR200]

A bass has to be spot on rhythmically. You nail it absolutely as expected. I'm a guitarist, but always notice what the bass is doing as I was a bass player who originally started on drums 43 years ago.... where did the time go! 😳 Anyway, this is brilliantly done. 😎😎👏

[@ssd2293]

Julia, I can't thank you enough for bringing bass lines to the front! (yeah literally... to the front of mix) This video shows that bass guitar is not just a rhythmic part... in right hands it can actually sing. I bow down to Rutger and Mike, for the wonderful bass lines they created for ABBA, and thank you again for playing them wonderfully.

[@jimhemsworth9846]

Wonderful. Julia is so good at describing the differences and similarities in the Abba bass arrangements

[@travisdh89]

Julia, this is awesome! You ever listen to "Summer night city"? Good one too! Fantastic playing, I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for bringing out the best with these wonderful ABBA bass lines.

[@erikschmitz1841]

I would love to see Summer Night City bass playing, too.

[@Fruit-EmuNL]

First time in 45 years I listened only to the bass in ABBA songs, amazing! Thanks for showing!

[@eastlane4213]

Hi Julia, I am very happy that you show the great bass playing of different artists in an impressive way. You don't have to hide from these people. Your playing is great, technically and musically. Thank you!

[@zennor_man]

Really enjoyed this especially "Gimme Gimme"& "Knowing Me" ...thanks. My own favourite is Rutger's "One of Us"...deceptively simple yet so beautifully melodic...Rutger is sadly missed.

[@FlanMangler]

Yes, 'One Of Us'!! Brilliant bass line

[@DKond75]

I have loved ABBA since childhood. I've always heard bass lines, but never so emphatically. Thanks a lot!

[@robertkay9349]

Wow! You are an impressive bassist. When I was about 12 years old we had to either love ABBA or Kiss. In secret, I liked them both. I am so happy so many younger musicians are studying music from my era. Some young internet musicians like Sina Doering inspired me to pick up the drum sticks again after many years of not playing. I am loving every second. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@postlex]

There’s more similarities between those bands than most would like to admit. Unmasked …

[@davidjohn8743]

I remember reading long ago Gene Simmons saying how much he loved ABBA. Just proved he had great taste.